Mo Diame is determined to add more goals to his game in order to help fire Newcastle United towards Premier League safety.

The 30-year-old midfielder scored the Magpies’ opener during the 1-1 draw against relegation rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, his second strike of the season.

But Diame - who has opted against reversing his decision to retire from international football in order to concentrate on producing his best form for Newcastle - is adamant he can contribute a greater number of goals from midfield.

Over the last six weeks, Diame has arguably been United’s most-consistent performer, and he is keen to carry that form through into the last 12 games of the campaign.

Mo Diame (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

“It’s always great to score goals, so yes, it’s a great feeling. But it would be better if we won this game,” Diame said after the Palace game.

“Of course, it’s what I want to do and what I have to do. If Newcastle signed me, it was to have this kind of performance, so it’s important to show I can stay at this level or give more.

“I’ve been working hard to get back to the player I want to be. That’s it, just the work.

“Goals are something I want to add to my game. It’s nice to have this feeling, and I hope I will score more.”

The draw at Selhurst Park left Newcastle 16th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone but only two shy of 11th place.

And Diame believes it was a fair result, with United impressing during the first half, before Palace took control after the break.